credentials
Partial listing of music releases, sponsorships, press, music awards, radio shows and performance milestones!
WORLDWIDE MUSIC RELEASES
- 2019 - IN MOTION - Released 2021, 4 piece band live in 2016 & 2017, (3) Chicago venues, "Tin Band Alley" features Saxophone
- 2015 - LIVE AT THE MACHINE SHOP - Released 2020, 5 piece band live in a machine shop 2014 opening for blues legend, Larry McCray
- 2013 - LIVE IN CHICAGO II - Released 2019, 6 piece band recorded live at an indoor festival with Piano/B3 Leslie and Saxophone/Flute
- 2012 - ROCKIN' AT THE LAKE HOUSE - Released 2012, 5 piece band tracked live featuring a mix of Blues and Classic & Latin rock songs
- 2011 - THE R&B SESSIONS - Released 2011, 6 piece studio recording performing instrumentals, historic Gretsch Recording Studio
- 2010 - LIVE & ACOUSTIC VOL. 2 - Released 2011, 4 piece acoustic band recorded live at Hanson Brothers Tavern, Northbrook, IL
- 2010 - LIVE & ACOUSTIC VOL. 1 - Released 2011, 4 piece acoustic band recorded live at Hanson Brothers Tavern (Fan club only)
- 2009 - REV IT UP - Released 2009, 5 piece band recorded live, fan club compilation of previous recordings (Fan club only))
- 2008 - SWING OUT CHICAGO - Released 2008, 5 piece band studio recording featuring 11 new original songs
- 2008 - LIVE IN CHICAGO - Released 2008, 5 piece band recorded live, plus 2 studio bonus tracks
EVENT & BAND SPONSORSHIPS
- 2009 to Present OCEAN EYES - Polarized Performance Eyeware
- 2016 WINDY CITY BLUES SOCIETY - Chicago Blues Festival
- 2011 CHICAGO WHITE SOX - US Cellular Field
- 2010 CHICAGO WHITE SOX - US Cellular Field
- 2010 HOUSE OF BLUES - Chicago Blues Festival
- 2010 BEST BUY - Taste of Chicago
- 2009 BEST BUY - Taste of Chicago
- 2008 BEST BUY - Taste of Chicago
- 2006 CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER - Soldier Field Stadium
- 2005 CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER - Soldier Field Stadium
- 2004 CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER - Soldier Field Stadium
- 2003 CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER - Soldier Field Stadium
- 2002 CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER - Soldier Field Stadium
- 2005 SAM ASH MUSIC - National Band Sponsorship Program
- 2004 BEST BUY - Chicago Blues Festival
- 2004 BEST BUY - Featured on "We're happy to bring you the blues" CD Sampler 10,000 Units
RADIO, PRESS & MEDIA
- 2011 ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER - Studiophile upcoming CD releases "Rockin' At The Lakehouse & The R&B Sessions"
- 2011 TRIBUNE LOCAL LINCOLNSHIRE - Outlaws Riding To Lincolnshire "Preceded by opening act Windy City Rev Ups at Viper Alley"
- 2008 WASSUP LOCAL MAGAZINE - "This band is always seen performing with great professionalism, don't miss the opportunity to see them".
- 2008 SUBURBAN NIGHTLIFE MAGAZINE - "On the map with not only one, but two CDs".
- 2007 CROSSROADS BLUES SOCIETY - "One of the top Chicago bands"!
- 2006 BLUES MATTERS UK - "The energy is definitely there, and the result is great entertainment".
- Misc. Radio Shows - WMKB, WLSO, WDCB, WLIP, WRLR, WRMC, WXRT Chicago
SHARING THE STAGE
- INTERNATIONAL & TOURING MUSICIANS: Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, Joe Bonamassa, Wishbone Ash, Nighthawks, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, Lurrie Bell, Larry McCray, Mississippi Heat, Anthony Gomes (Canadian Guitarist), Kaz Hawkins (Ireland), Huggie JB (Germany), Kevin Guffy, Don't Panic (Hong Kong), Shun Kikuta (Japan) and Ingvar Valgeirsson (Iceland), Rob Leiness (Country-Rock Frontman).
- CHICAGO MUSICIANS: Mike Wheeler Band, Jimmy Burns, Shirley King, Michael Dotson, Carlos Johnson, Steve Ditzell (Blue Lightning Band), Louie Zagoras (Rollover), Matt Hines (2013 Guitar Center Blues Masters Winner), Smiley Tillmon Band, Joanna Connor, Tom Holland, Nigel Mack, Sheryl Youngblood, Guy King, and many more.
READER POLLS & BAND AWARDS
- 2012 NOMINEE BEST HARMONICA PLAYER - Nitelife Poll
- 2011 TOP 10 FINALIST BEST HARMONICA PLAYER - Nitelife Poll
- 2011 NOMINEE BEST CD - The R&B Sessions, Windy City Blues Society
- 2010 TOP 5 NOMINEE BEST HARMONICA PLAYER - Nitelife Poll
- 2009 TOP 15 FINALIST - We Believe The Movie "Swing Out Chicago"
- 2009 TOP 10 NOMINEE BEST R&B GROUP - Nitelife Poll
- 2009 TOP 10 NOMINEE BEST BLUES BAND - Nitelife Poll
- 2007 WINNER BEST R&B BAND - Nitelife Poll, 3 million voters
- 2007 GARAGEBAND RECORDS - Numerous songwriting awards
- 2006 WINNER BEST BLUES BAND - Nitelife Poll, 3 million voters
- 2006 GARAGEBAND RECORDS - Songwriting awards
- 2005 GARAGEBAND RECORDS - Songwriting awards
- 2005 CHARTED TOP 50 UNSIGNED ARTISTS - iSound.com
- 2005 TOP LOCAL CD RELEASE - Midwest Beat Magazine
- 2005 2ND PLACE BEST BLUES BAND - Nitelife Poll
- 2005 4TH PLACE BEST R&B BAND - Nitelife Poll
- 2004 TOP 5 NOMINEE BEST BLUES BANDS - Nitelife Poll
- 2004 TOP 5 NOMINEE BEST SOLO PERFORMERS - Nitelife Poll
20 YEARS OF PERFORMANCE MILESTONES
- 2022 FITZGERALD'S - Performing with the band at one of Chicago's most iconic, and well-known entertainment venues
- 2022 ICELAND - Performing at The English Pub with Ingvar Valgeirsson in Reykjavik, Iceland
- 2022 HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO - Headlining act on the Mojo Stage
- 2021 HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO - Headlining act "Opening Day" #3
- 2021 RADIO STATION WLIPS 1050 AM - Live radio interview "NYE Event"
- 2021 JOE'S LIVE - Headliner act, 35,000 sq. ft. auditorium
- 2021 BUB CITY ROSEMONT - Performing as a band and trio at Thursday Night Live Events
- 2021 JOE'S ON WEED ST - Performing as a trio, rooftop special events
- 2020 HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO - St. Patrick's Day "Shamrock"
- 2019 HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO - Superbowl & Halloween
- 2018 GERMANY - Rich solo with Huggie JB, Sailors Blues Band
- 2018 HONG KONG - Rich "Rev" solo with The Mob HK, Don't Panic at The Wanch, Rich with Kevin Guffy at the exclusive Studio One
- 2018 JAPAN - Rich with Shun Kikuta, Bright Brown Band
- 2018 THE GLEN TOWN CENTER - Navy Park, Glenview, IL
- 2018 HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO - St. Patrick's Day & Halloween
- 2017 DANNY BOY JAZZ & BLUES FEST - Windy City Rev Ups headlining 3-day music festival on multiple stages
- 2017 HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO - Foundation Room, Back Porch & Mojo Stage
- 2017 THE GLEN TOWN CENTER - Navy Park, Glenview, IL
- 2016 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL - Windy City Blues Society Stage
- 2016 WDCB 90.9 FM RADIO - "Hambone Show" live performance & interview steaming worldwide
- 2016 BLUEBERRY FEST - Mt. Prospect, IL
- 2016 THE GLEN TOWN CENTER - Navy Park, Glenview, IL
- 2016 OAKTOBERFEST - Chicago, IL
- 2015 ARCADA THEATER - Opening for Charlie Daniels Band
- 2015 HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO - Auditorium Chicago Special Events
- 2015 TAILGATERS CONCERT - Opening for Marshall Tucker Band
- 2015 CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - Back Porch Stage
- 2015 CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON 5K & 10K
- 2015 HOLLYWOOD CASINO
- 2014 CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON 5K & 10K RACE
- 2014 CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - Back Porch Stage
- 2014 HOLLYWOOD CASINO - Special Events
- 2013 CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - Back Porch Stage
- 2013 VIPER ALLEY - Opening for Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater
- 2013 CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON
- 2013 BLUE CHIP CASINO - Rock's Lounge Special Events
- 2013 NORTH AURORA FESTIVAL
- 2013 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2012 CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - Back Porch Stage & Foundation Room
- 2012 CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON
- 2012 PRAIRIE FESTIVAL
- 2012 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2011 VIPER ALLEY - Opening for The Outlaws
- 2011 U.S. CELLULAR FIELD - Chicago White Sox
- 2011 CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON
- 2011 BROKEN BLUES FESTIVAL - Broken Oar "Tribute to the Troops"
- 2011 WDCB 90.9 FM RADIO - "Hambone Show" live performance & interview
- 2011 CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - Special Events
- 2011 CHORD ON BLUES - St. Charles, IL
- 2011 OCTOBER FESTIVAL - St. Joseph's Parish
- 2011 OLV FESTIVAL - One of Chicago's best neighborhood festivals
- 2011 THORR BENEFIT RIDE - Run With The Big Dogs
- 2011 BLUES FOR FOOD FESTIVAL
- 2011 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2010 TASTE OF CHICAGO - Best Buy Stage
- 2010 U.S. CELLULAR FIELD STADIUM - Chicago White Sox game
- 2010 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL - House of Blues Stage
- 2010 CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON SERIES
- 2010 CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - Mardi Gras & More
- 2010 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2010 THORR BENEFIT RIDE - Run With The Big Dogs
- 2010 10TH ANNUAL WINGS BENEFIT RIDE
- 2010 ST. JOSEPH'S ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
- 2010 ALR POKER RUN - One of the largest Chain O' Lakes bike runs
- 2010 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2010 WRMC 91.1 FM RADIO - Featured new artist & interview
- 2009 CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - 1st Year performing on HOB Back Porch Stage
- 2009 CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON SERIES
- 2009 ST. JOSEPH'S ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
- 2009 RICHMOND DAYS - Richmond, IL
- 2009 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL - One of the largest festivals in Will County, IL
- 2009 REMEMBER ME BENEFIT RIDE
- 2009 9TH ANNUAL WINGS BENEFIT RIDE
- 2009 THORR BENEFIT RIDE
- 2009 CREEKSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
- 2009 WRLR 98.3 FM - Featured artists on the "Music Buffet"
- 2008 TASTE OF CHICAGO - Best Buy Stage
- 2008 LIGHT THE NIGHT CHARITY BENEFIT
- 2008 8TH ANNUAL WINGS BENEFIT RIDE
- 2008 1ST ANNUAL SAVE-A-VET BENEFIT RIDE
- 2008 THORR BENEFIT RIDE
- 2008 WRLR 98.3 FM - Featured artists on the "Music Buffet"
- 2007 CREEKSIDE BLUES & BIKE FESTIVAL - One of the largest Blues & Bike festivals in Illinois
- 2007 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2007 PRIDE OF THE FOX RIVERFEST - Harris Riverside Stage, 45,000 attendees
- 2007 FUN RUN FESTIVAL
- 2006 RICHTON PARK BONES & BLUES FESTIVAL - Sharing the stage with Chicago's top blues acts, Koko Taylor, Jimmy Burns, Lurrie Bell
- 2006 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2006 SOLDIER FIELD STADIUM - MLS Chicago Fire Soccer
- 2005 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2005 SOLDIER FIELD STADIUM - MLS Chicago Fire Soccer
- 2004 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL - Best Buy Stage
- 2004 MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL
- 2004 SOLDIER FIELD STADIUM - MLS Chicago Fire Soccer
- 2003 SOLDIER FIELD STADIUM - MLS Chicago Fire Soccer
- 2003 ARTIST OF THE WALL FESTIVAL - Rogers Park art festival
- 2002 SOLDIER FIELD STADIUM - MLS Chicago Fire Soccer
- 2001 TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing on Fox TV
- 2000 TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing on Fox TV